TSFAN
New Member
Hi guys, I've been reading the forum for a while now, and couldn't help but finally register for an account with Massdrop bringing back a bunch of quality products.
I currently have a pair of DT 1990 Pro and a couple pairs of high-end iems. I have just gotten into the headphone world with the Beyers which results in running them temporarily with a dap... It is definitely lacking in power... I have ordered the THX AAA 789 from massdrop, but the wait time is killing me. Since the DT 1990 Pro can't even run balanced, should I just get the JDS atom instead? The main hesitation is that I would probably get a Focal Elex in a while, which is able to run balanced. So I feel that the THX AAA 789 would be future proofed. In addition, I am not sure if I understood it correctly, but the JDS atom is not he best for iems while the THX AAA 789 has a low gains setting more suitable for iems?
Regarding DACs, from the threads I've read, I gathered that the SMSL su8 which is currently on massdrop would be a nice fit. However, the DX7s just got to drop, should I just get the DX7s and be done with instead of going the separate route?
One last question is that will I be able to connect my dap as source to the SMSL su8? What would be the best option between coax, 3.5mm out, or usb?
Thanks a lot!
I currently have a pair of DT 1990 Pro and a couple pairs of high-end iems. I have just gotten into the headphone world with the Beyers which results in running them temporarily with a dap... It is definitely lacking in power... I have ordered the THX AAA 789 from massdrop, but the wait time is killing me. Since the DT 1990 Pro can't even run balanced, should I just get the JDS atom instead? The main hesitation is that I would probably get a Focal Elex in a while, which is able to run balanced. So I feel that the THX AAA 789 would be future proofed. In addition, I am not sure if I understood it correctly, but the JDS atom is not he best for iems while the THX AAA 789 has a low gains setting more suitable for iems?
Regarding DACs, from the threads I've read, I gathered that the SMSL su8 which is currently on massdrop would be a nice fit. However, the DX7s just got to drop, should I just get the DX7s and be done with instead of going the separate route?
One last question is that will I be able to connect my dap as source to the SMSL su8? What would be the best option between coax, 3.5mm out, or usb?
Thanks a lot!